Places in Istanbul

The turquoise-tiled Karaköy institution, lokanta by day, meyhane by night, Bib Gourmand 2026.

Exclusive Nikkei cuisine with no exterior signage

London pub ambiance with craft cocktails

The corridor's literary meyhane, keeping a guest-book tradition since 1967.

Kyoto-born specialty coffee chain's first Turkish flagship

Vegetable-forward contemporary cuisine

Chic seafood destination with panoramic Bosphorus views

Heritage seafood since 1952

Three-story culinary destination with Bosphorus views and art gallery

Homemade liqueurs and inventive cocktails in Beyoğlu

Legendary profiteroles since 1944

Berlin-inspired industrial techno temple

Sushi, Mediterranean and cocktails transitioning to legendary nightlife on the Bosphorus

Turkish streetwear luxury making global waves

Legendary Turkish coffee since 1967

Kadıköy's beloved neighborhood cocktail gem

Asian side's specialty coffee destination since 2014

Expert-led carpet education and collection

Salt Bae's original flagship steakhouse

Authentic Greek taverna with Bosphorus views and Thessaloniki flavors

Anatolian traditions reimagined in a former tobacco warehouse

Bosphorus rooftop cocktails atop Vakkorama at Galataport

Free cultural programming in Ottoman bank building

Creative hub in classic-elegant Palazzo Corpi

Glamorous open-air Bosphorus entertainment complex

Electronic music festivals on the Black Sea

Former Ottoman bank transformed into boutique luxury

Zero-waste farm-to-table dining in a working vineyard

408 wines from 72 producers on the Asian side

Michelin Bib Gourmand Italian in Kadıköy

18,000 sqm of cutting-edge contemporary art

Epitome of Istanbul meyhane culture

Legendary cultural hub and live music venue since 1999

Legendary turbot from the Black Sea depths

Michelin Guide bistro with European-Turkish fusion

Turkey's premier luxury department store

Farm-to-table excellence in the countryside

All-day organic breakfast in a historic Erenkoy mansion

MediterrAsian fusion and nightlife at Galataport's waterfront

Sophisticated cocktails from the Paolina creators

Renzo Piano's contemporary art museum on the waterfront

Salt Bae's authentic Greek cuisine at Park Hyatt Macka Palas

All-day brunch haven with Bosphorus panoramas

Modern meyhane reviving classic tavern culture with stone oven mezes

360-degree panoramic views from Marmara Pera rooftop

TV chef Arda Turkmen's rooftop meyhane with Golden Horn views

Michelin Bib Gourmand seafood on the Asian side

Istanbul's original wine bar championing Turkish wines

Four Seasons rooftop with Hagia Sophia views

Global fusion brasserie by Happy Group on Bağdat Caddesi

Iconic Turkish luxury brand since 1934

The original yeni nesil meyhane with Golden Horn views

1881 Camondo legacy in a restored stone cellar

Historic 1914 wine house with garden oasis